Warning for Stroll for impeding Norris

Doc 28 - Infringement - Car 18 - Impeding of Car 1

2026 Italian Grand Prix

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Summary

Lance Stroll receives a formal warning for impeding Lando Norris during Free Practice 2.

Explanation

The stewards determined that Car 18 (Lance Stroll) unnecessarily impeded Car 1 (Lando Norris) before turn 1 during Free Practice 2. Despite the team's partial justification that Norris was on a cool-down lap, Norris maintained competitive pace. A formal warning was issued to both the team and the driver due to the potentially dangerous speed differential.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4. B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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